Amanita virosa

Amanita virosa is a species of highly poisonous, pure white mushroom belonging to the genus Amanita. These mushrooms are commonly known as "destroying angels" and are among the deadliest known. They typically grow in forests during wet periods in the summer and autumn.12

Ingesting Amanita virosa, like other poisonous mushrooms, can lead to severe and potentially fatal mushroom poisoning. The toxins within these mushrooms can cause significant damage to the body's cells, affecting vital organs such as the liver, kidneys, and central nervous system. It is crucial to avoid consuming any wild mushrooms unless they have been positively identified as edible by an expert.3